With 4 seasons per year, ESEA Premier is a direct path to ESL Pro League and other ESL Pro Tour competitions. The regional NA and EU winners from each Season of ESEA Premier will receive a direct invite to the upcoming ESL Pro League Season, furthermore Australian and New Zealand teams and players will get the chance to become part of ESL Pro League. This strengthens the ESL Pro Tour Challenger level and allows teams to battle their way through to the ESL Pro Tour Masters level.